Paradigm

Paradigm is a research-driven venture capital firm specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain investments. Founded in 2018 by Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase, and Matt Huang, former partner at Sequoia Capital, the firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Paradigm focuses on supporting innovative crypto and Web3 companies and protocols from their earliest stages, employing a flexible, long-term, multi-stage, and global investment approach. The firm often engages with projects at inception and provides ongoing support as they evolve. Paradigm's investment strategy is hands-on, involving technical aspects such as mechanism design, smart contract security, and engineering, as well as operational areas like recruiting and regulatory strategy. The firm's portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Uniswap, FTX, BlockFi, Maker, and Sky Mavis. In June 2024, Paradigm raised $850 million for its third fund, dedicated to early-stage crypto projects, underscoring its commitment to advancing the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, Paradigm launched the Policy Lab in September 2023, a platform aimed at producing research and advocacy on critical policy issues affecting the crypto ecosystem. This initiative reflects the firm's dedication to shaping the future of the crypto industry through informed policy engagement and thought leadership.

Innovative crypto/Web3 companies and protocols, Early-stage projects with high growth potential, Teams with strong technical and operational capabilities, Projects aligned with Paradigm's investment philosophy and values, Innovative crypto and Web3 projects, Early-stage companies, Global market potential, Strong technical and operational teams, Commitment to advancing the cryptocurrency ecosystem